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Denmark Weather
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Dark Side Chocolates
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Denmark Animal Farm & Pentland Alpaca Stud
The farm is designed to be as interactive as possible, giving visitors a special opportunity to really connect with the animals.
Enjoy nursing a rabbit or newborn lamb, cuddling a kangaroo joey, patting a koala, hand feeding and stroking an alpaca – children and adults alike will just love getting up close to the animals.
There is “Tyson” a huge North American Bison, hairy Scottish Highland cows (and calves) and lots of other animals including ferrets, foxes, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, goats, sheep, Asian buffalo, llamas, horse, camel, donkeys, pig, emus, aviary birds and more.
The koalas are fed at 10am, which is the best time to catch them awake and bottle feeding of the farm babies is at 3pm daily. Depending on what arrivals we have throughout the year, the bottle fed babies include calves (including Scottish Highlands), lambs, kid goats, piglets and joeys.
Pentland Alpaca Stud imported the first alpacas into Western Australia in 1990, and have been breeding and showing alpacas ever since. A family business that was started by Laurie and Margaret Binks on what was originally a dairy farm. It is now owned and operated by their daughter Debbie and her husband Steve Maddams.
The large craft gallery at the farm is located in the former herring-bone dairy, with the dairy “pit” now a feature fish pond. There is a huge range of alpaca clothing in stock all year round including jumpers, jackets, capes, ponchos, scarves, beanies, and gloves. Plus the ever popular fluffy alpaca teddy bears, blankets, raw fleece and 8ply yarn.
Debbie’s sister, Wendy Binks, is a well-known Western Australian artist and author. The craft gallery boasts a huge selection of Wendy’s original paintings, ceramics, prints, mugs, magnets and more.
Wendy is the writer and illustrator of popular childrens book “Where’s Stripey”, winner of the WA Premier’s book award. Her second book “Scrambled Egg” was also shortlisted for this prestigious award. These books along with “Stripey” soft toys and an activity book are also available at the farms craft gallery.
Other items in the gallery include soft toys, puzzles, jewellery, local souvenirs, Denmark’s famous “Door Harps”, Santalia products and more.
There is also a special shelf in the craft gallery dedicated to fundraising for the Bali orphans and Eran Svigos clinic in Mengwi, Bali. Most of the items have been made by Bali children, such as wrist bands and book marks. 100% of proceeds from these sales go directly to the orphanage and clinic for important medical supplies. Go to their website to see what a worthwhile cause this is: www.balikids.org
Visit www.pentlandalpacafarm.com.au for more information or find us on Facebook "Pentland Alpaca Farm"
Phone: (08) 9840 9262 or Fax: (08)9840 9143
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Denmark Berry Farm
Fresh berries, frozen, jams and sauces
Open Dec- end of April weekends and every day of schoolschool holidays between Dec to April 11am-5pm
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Denmark Brew and Ales
Local brewers have created a range of ales to suit most palates from a crisp, traditional English style bitter to a rich, malty stout.
Enjoy a beer or two on the new outdoor deck or inside the cosy lounge area and soak in the magnificent view of the Great Southern Ocean...or why not browse through the Brewer's menu for a delicious bite to eat. Or if you can't decide, try a tasting paddle with the full range of beers.
We also offer a selection of imported beers and local wines from around the region.
Full Lunch and dinner menu or light snacks available.
In a casual atmosphere catering for families, corporate functions, or special occasions.
Open from 11.30am - 4.00pm, Thursday - Monday. Please call for hours as they change from seasons to public holidays and school holidays.
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Denmark Chocolate Company
The Denmark Chocolate Company is a must visit South West Tourist Attraction located in postcard pretty Denmark just a short drive from Albany.
West Australia’s first licensed chocolate lounge lets you enjoy our fine handmade chocolates with choice local wines, selected imported beers and a range of liqueurs.
Soothe the soul and stimulate the palate by taking some quality time to pair your favourite chocolate profile with a wine or beer that has similar characteristics. Get the perfect pairing and you have “a match made in heaven” ***CLOSED FROM END OF JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER***.
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Denmark Dinosaur World
The Denmark Dinosaur World is a unique place in Australia’s South West Southern Forests. Situated a 10 minutes drive from the Tree Top Walk.
Visitors are able to experience a hands-on, mind-on, interactive eco-adventure into the world of birds and reptiles. Meet and learn about conservation and breeding programmes of the critically endangered Red Tailed Black Cockatoo and the spectacularly coloured Giant Macaws from the Amazon rainforest of South America. Marvel at the secret and intriguing world of Australias fascinating and unique reptiles, including rare Pythons, Dragon Lizards and Monitor Lizards. Experience the amazing Southern Forest and interact with nature. Your journey through this discovery experience will both inform and excite your imagination.
Open daily, the parkland setting has a picnic and barbecue facilities. There is ample parking for caravans and buses. The gift shop has books on the dinosaur, reptiles and birds. There are public toilets, wheel chair access, refreshments and espresso coffee available. Get up close and personal with the only T-Rex in Australia. Marvel at Protoceratops, the horned Dinosaurs plus many more. Meet Velociraptor made infamous in the movie “Jurassic Park”. See some of the tallest and smallest meat eating Dinosaurs. Bring your camera for a photo beside one of the biggest carnivores of all time.
Prices: Adults $12, Child $6; Fam $35.
Open: Everyday, Open 10 00am last entry at 4 pm.
Closed Christmas Day
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Denmark Maze
Pathways through the bush - check out the dead ends to find the centre.
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Ducketts Mill Wines & Denmark Farmhouse Cheese
Ducketts Mill is a twin operation with Denmark Farmhouse Cheese, both owned and operated by Artisan Cheese Makers Ross and Dallas Lewis. They have the only cheese factory in the Great Southern region, and rely on James Kellie to make the award winning wines from the extensive estate plantings.
Superb cheese, wine, preserves and fudge are the specialties offered by the Denmark Farmhouse. This family owned and operated enterprise is fast developing an enviable reputation for the quality of its boutique wine, tasty handmade cheese, farmhouse preserves and now its tantalising fudge and ice cream.
All cheeses, fudge, ice cream and preserves are handmade on the farm, complimenting the reputation of Ducketts Mill Wines as a premium Great Southern producer. Cheese varieties include camembert, brie, feta, creamy blue and havarti to name a few.
So come on, visit our cellar door, taste our fudge and ice cream, our wines and try out a cheese platter and take home a preserve or two to compliment your next homemade meal.
We are OPEN daily from 10am to 4pm.
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Edengate Blueberry Farm
All grown on the property, try a variety of the blueberry products on sale.
Pick your own or purchase already picked and frozen berries. Enjoy a cool icecream or a coffee and a freshly baked blueberry muffin. Blueberry wine is also available for that something different.
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Greens Pool
Green's Pool is a sheltered natural swimming pool of clear emerald water, offering great snorkelling and scuba diving.
The water is clean and there is good fishing from small boats, off the rocks and the beach.
Walk east to Elephant Rocks, or west along the beach to Mazzoletti Beach. Ideal for the whole family.
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Jassi Leatherworks
Sheepskin and leather products made and displayed in retail outlet.
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Lazy R Horseriding
Horseriding trails and guided tours.
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Out Of Sight Tours & Eco-Discovery Shop
Out of Sight! Tours specialise in small group and private 4WD eco tours & charters to Walpole Wilderness (including the Tree Top Walk), William Bay and West Cape Howe National Parks. Highly recommended are our wine tasting tours of the vineyards of the Denmark region.
Our tours offer adventure for people who like to be active as well as those who like to take things at a slower pace. We recognise that customers have different needs so we have a range of tours on offer to suit your interests.
Our aim is to make your WA holidays to the south west memorable and personal. Our knowledge of the area will ensure that you see & experience the best that the Great Southern has to offer.
Unlike many conventional bus based tour operators we are not in a rush and you will be able to experience some unique locations and spectacular scenery at a more relaxed pace. We have a range of transport options depending on numbers. Normally we use a custom 4WD with a retractable step for easy access!
Specialised itineraries for birdwatching, wildflower photography, research charters, and full-day hikes are available.
Services available other than our listed tours are: Drop-off and pick-up shuttle services for Bibbulmun Track, Mt Lindesay, Monkey Rock,
Mt Hallowell. Airport transfers to & from Albany.
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Riverfront Gallery
The Riverfront Gallery, a partnership with Alison Clarke at the helm, showcases nine talented local artists who work with various media and styles. For Alison, the opening of the Gallery is the culmination of a long-held dream. Now the time, venue, oppurtunity and participants have all come together.
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South Coast Surfing Lessons
Ocean Beach in Denmark offers some of the
most ideal conditions to learn to surf in Australia. Within the relatively sheltered bay,
small to medium surf offers students the waves they need when they are learning. Ocean Beach at Denmark has been nominated as one of the top five beaches in Australia to Learn To Surf. "There's more to surfing in WA than Margaret River's big waves. Denmark, 420 kilometres south-east of Perth, is ideal
learn-to-surf territory. Still largely undiscovered, it's less crowded than
the west coast and doesn't get the Fremantle Doctor, the stiff sea breeze that
kicks in every afternoon on the more exposed west coast. Ocean Beach is perfect for learning: it gets long, rolling waves and there's a rip that can carry you
safely out to the breaking waves." An extensive array of other beaches along the South Coast offers challenges to
the more experienced. Mike's long experience in teaching surfing and his animated, larrikin style makes the lessons fun, and you will learn very quickly.
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The Bushfood Factory and Cafe
By it's innovative modern cuisine, this restaurant is a leader in Australia for bushfood integration into international recipies. Chef Claudia Form, in good Swiss of course, puts the emphasis on quality and hygien. Highly recommended.
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The Toffee Factory & a bit on the side
You may have seen our goodies at outlets Australia wide...but they're all made here, in spectacular Denmark, Western Australia.
It's sticky business since 1996 Jon and Gill, of JJs, have been tormenting the sweet-toothed population with their gooey goodies. It began as a small pot of ideas bubbling away in the goldfields and over several years the addiction has spread throughout Australia.
A huge range of flavoured toffees and nutty brittles are made in the traditional English manner from a timeless family recipe.
Do you fancy a bit on the side? Also home to the famous "a bit on the side" range of gourmet sauces, preserves, chutneys, salsas, tapenades, dressings and olives. The impressive range is stocked by gourmet stores across Australia and you can taste it all here. Everyone loves a bit on the side and you know it has to be good or we wouldn't let you try it!
Elephants Rock Cider Company made in denmark time - but worth the wait. Keen to keep up with worldwide trends, Jon and Gill have set up Denmark's first cider factory. A light fresh crisp taste has been created from Great Southern fruits, making an easy-drinking alternative for a long cool refreshing drink.
The factory is located on a picturesque rural property in William Bay. Everything is made on site.
There are lots of tasting samples to tempt you and products are available in varying quantities and styles of packaging, designed either to take home as the perfect gift or to eat now - if you can't wait!
You are welcome to stay and enjoy the lovely surroundings, maybe have a cider in the garden, bring a picnic if you wish, followed of course by one of Australia's biggest and best cones.
Open daily 9:30am - 4:30pm.
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Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
Entry fees
Adults $12.50
Children (6-15 years) $6.50
Family 2 adults plus 2 children $31.50
Concession $9.00
The walkway has gained international attention for its innovative design and the exciting experience it offers.
Descend to the boardwalks below and explore the "Ancient Empire" - a grove of impressive veteran tingle trees. This award winning attraction has won many tourism awards over the years and is in Western Australia's Tourism Hall of Fame.
The Tree Top Walk, now in its fifteenth year is just as good as it ever was and has welcomed more than 2.6 million visitors.
Free guided walks into the Ancient Empire daily (subject to conditions).
During the school holidays, the Tree Top Walk hosts a school holiday activity program filled with amazing fun things to do for all the family (excluding July).
Buy a local product as a souvenir in our gift shop.
Dress according to weather conditions; Walking shoes recommended. Allow 45-60 minutes.
We are OPEN from 9am to 4.15pm daily (except for Christmas Day), last ticket sale is at 4.15pm. During Western Australia's Christmas school holidays extended hours; 8am to 5.15pm.
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Valley of the Giants Wines and Olives
The Estate, owned and operated by Swiss couple Andreas (Andy) and Irene Bachmann, is a 120 acre farm located on a hillside with views over the National Park. Hence, adopting the name of the local region, Valley of the Giants Organics.
Two olive groves were establishing in 1998 and 1999 and achieving full certification through NASAA in 2003, the Bachmann’s now have a total of 1500 olive trees producing three varieties of oil – primarily Frantoio, Manzanillo and Nevadillo Blanco.
Available for purchase and to taste:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Organic Pickled Olives
- Organic Tapenade
- Olivital Olive Leaf Extract
- Olive Oil Soap
- Olive Oil Soap with Goat Milk
- Olive Oil Spout
Wines include:
- Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
- Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2010
- Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010
For more information please visit www.OrganicOlivesandWines.com.au or phone (08) 9840 8258
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Whale World
Whale World is open every day of the year except Christmas Day from 9am to 5pm.
Whale World is an internationally unique attraction, taking visitors on a journey through the site of Australia’s last operating whaling station.
Visitors have the freedom to explore an actual whaling ship, stand on the actual flensing deck and watch as actual cookers spin into action. An experience not to be missed!
A SpectraVision unit displays ‘A Day in the Life of a Whaler’ through the captivating projection of miniaturised people and three whale oil storage tanks converted to theatres now feature entertaining presentations including the world’s first 3-D animated whale film and a multimedia show.
The world’s largest marine mammal painting collection and a spectacular skeleton exhibit, boasting the state’s largest Pygmy Blue Whale skeleton on display, also add to the attraction.
With over 20 captivating exhibits, not forgetting the whale themed children’s playgrounds, Whalers Galley Café-Restaurant and Mobies Souvenirs, Whale World prides itself on being an over three hour enlightening experience and Albany’s number one attraction.
Professionally guided tours run hourly from 1000 to 1500, providing lots of informative, fun facts about whales and whaling.
Admission Fees:
Adults = $27, Concession = $22, Student = $15, Child = $10 (children under 6 are free)
Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) = $58
As whale world continues to evolve into one of Australia's leading Tourist Attractions, a new exhibit has opened. Discovery Bay's Walk on the Wild Side is an Australian Native Fauna Wildlife Park which recently opened, showcasing over 25 species of vunerable, rare and endangered Australian native fauna. Animals at the fauna park include Lymphatic Cancer free Tasmanian devils, Koalas, Spotted Tail and Eastern Quolls, Bettongs, Quokkas, Potoroos, Wombats and many more. The Fauna park is available for day viewing, but why dont you take a Walk on the Wild Side Nocturnal Tour, where the fauna comes alive and are extremely active at night. You have the opportunity to witness the feeding of the animals, especially the Tasmanian Devils. The Walk on the Wild Side is an interactive, captivating and educational experience.
Whale World and Discovery Bay's Day Viewing is open from 9am to 5pm (closed December 25). Bookings for Discovery Bay's Walk on the Wild Side Nocturnal Tours are essential. For more intormation please visit www.whaleworld.org or call 08 98444 019
Admission Walk on the Wild Side Day Viewing: Adults - $10, Concession - $9, Student (13-18years) - $7, Children (6-12years) - $5, Family - $25.
Admission for Walk on the Wild Side Nocturnal Tours Adults $35, Concession $30, Student $20, Children $14, Family $80. Children under 5 years of age are free.
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Whitfield Estate, Picnic in the Paddock Café and Pawprint Chocolate
WINES…The range of Whitfield Estate wines have achieved success at wine shows across Australia. The vineyard was first planted in 1994, these days Graham and Kelly use a ‘hands-off’ approach and allow nature to do the work. In more recent years the canopy management has been changed to achieve consistent ripening, particularly in the red varieties. The wines are made under the careful guidance of Dave Cleary, Senior Winemaker at West Cape Howe wines. Sample the Whitfield Estate range at the cellar door with the wines available for tasting and purchase or enjoy a glass with lunch.
CAFE'…Quality home-style cooking with a menu that has something for everyone. Visit the warm and comfortable café with stunning close-up views of giant jarrah and marri trees set amongst the rolling farmland. ‘Picnic in the Paddock’ café uses local fresh produce. Marron is sourced from a farm just a few kilometres away, the beef from Denmark and the vegetables are sourced from neighbouring properties when the season allows. There is something for the kids too as well as a selection of delicious cakes and biscuits all made on-site. All this matched perfectly with a glass of Whitfield Estate wine or a freshly made barista coffee…mmm….
CHOCOLATE… Named after our lovable Bernese Mountain Dogs, Mac and Bud our range of chocolates is just like them… fun, friendly and family focused. After learning more about the art of chocolate making in Melbourne in early 2010 Kelly starting experimenting with different flavours and styles of chocolate for the Pawprint range. After many trials (and complaints from friends about the amount of chocolate they were asked to try) our range now has over 20 flavours - with more to come. Many are everyday foods teamed with good chocolate and by using only fresh quality ingredients it makes them something special. The base chocolate we use is a Cadbury product made in Australia and all Pawprint chocolates are hand-made right here at Picnic in the Paddock. What’s your favourite?
CHEESE…Chris Vogel is the cheese maker, owner and creator of Dellendale Creamery. Chris has a degree in cheese making and worked as a cheese maker in Switzerland for 10 years. After arriving back in Australia Chris set about building his own cheese factory. After years of research and juggling work commitments Chris produced his first batch of cheese in early 2010. Located under the shadow of Mt Lindesay the milk travels a mere four kilometres from dairy to factory. Dellendale Creamy cheeses are currently only available at Picnic in the Paddock Cafe'. Available for tasting and purchase.
We are OPEN from 10am-5pm Thursday-Monday (subject to change during winter months). Daily during School Holidays. Functions by arrangement. Bookings 08 98 409 016
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WOW Wilderness EcoCruises
Join one of the WOW Wilderness eco-interpreters for an informative 2 1/2 hour cruise into the beautiful and unique waterways of the Walpole Nornalup National Park to the Nuyts Wilderness, WA's first Wilderness Zone. You also have an option to walk into the wilderness area to a secluded beach on the Southern Ocean. Prices are $40 adults, $15 children under 15 and free under 5. Morning tea is included, with the legendary WOW Wilderness Tingle Cake! The vessel is fully enclosed and operates in most weathers. Currently WOW is involved in fire research and dieback management projects, an eco-education project at Walpole Primary School and previously assisted in joining Turkey and Australia together in a formal friendship agreement. WOW Wilderness EcoCruises are also available for private charters for tours, groups, clubs.
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Albany Whale Tours/ Sail-A-Way
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Bartholomews Meadery
Bartholomews Meadery is internationally known and awarded. Passionate owners James and Careena Kellie have won many awards for both their mead and honey.
Bartholomews Meadery specialises in the ancient craft of making mead, the oldest alcoholic drink on earth. The mead is made from natural honey sourced only from the south west of Western Australia. The honey is not processed or heat treated, so it comes to you pure and straight from the hive. The honey recently won a Gold Medal in the Sydney Royal National Honey Show.
At Bartholomews Meadery you will discover many wonderful products made by bees including:
-finest quality unprocessed honey
-propolis (a natural antibiotic)
-bee pollen, beeswax and royal jelly products.
Don't forget to experience the glass bee hive and taste the ice cream.
Visiting the Meadery is a taste, sight and smell sensation!
Bartholomew's Meadery is OPEN daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm and from 9am to 5pm during school holidays. Closed on Christmas Day.
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